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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.15, 1,563.43 and 311.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.15, 1,563.43 and 311.71 is: 467.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.15 : 1,563.43 = 311.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.15/1,563.43 = 311.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.15x = 1,563.43 × 311.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.15x = 487,336.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,336.77/1,042.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.63

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